Atty. Thomas Marlan Petersen

Atty. Thomas Marlan Petersen

Thomas Marlan Petersen is a lawyer practicing criminal, dui & dwi, criminal defense. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Eastern Washington University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Omaha Omaha 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Marlan Petersen at a glance

Thomas Marlan Petersen is a Member based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at Petersen Criminal Defense Law. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Idaho (Inactive) (1994) and Nebraska (1995). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1994) and Eastern Washington University (B.A., 1990). Active member of Omaha, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations Idaho State Bar Association of Trial Lawyers of America Nebraska Trial Lawyers Association Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Marlan Petersen is a lawyer practicing criminal, dui & dwi, criminal defense
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Eastern Washington University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Thomas practices at Petersen Criminal Defense Law in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Marlan Petersen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Marlan Petersen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Omaha are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Marlan Petersen

Where is Thomas Marlan Petersen's law office located?
Thomas Marlan Petersen's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm is Petersen Criminal Defense Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Marlan Petersen handle?
Thomas Marlan Petersen focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Thomas Marlan Petersen practiced law?
Thomas Marlan Petersen has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Thomas Marlan Petersen go to law school?
Thomas Marlan Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1994
B.A.
Eastern Washington University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Idaho (Inactive)
Admitted: 1994
Nebraska
Admitted: 1995

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